What is the travel distance from Riverside to Los Angeles?

The distance between the two cities is 49 miles (79 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles?

The majority of buses traveling from Riverside to Los Angeles start their journey at Riverside Bus Station and wind up at UCLA. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Downtown Art Walk, Griffith Park, La Brea Tar Pits, Universal Studios & Universal City Walk and Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA).

Bus Riverside to Los Angeles from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Riverside to Los Angeles on November 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	Riverside Station	3h 57m	12:57pm	Union Station	Cheapest
7:00pm	UC Riverside	55m	7:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
12:25pm	UC Riverside	2h 5m	2:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
9:00am	Riverside Station	3h 57m	12:57pm	Union Station	No tags
10:05am	UC Riverside	1h 30m	11:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Riverside to Los Angeles on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	Riverside Station	3h 57m	12:57pm	Union Station	Cheapest
7:00pm	UC Riverside	55m	7:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
12:25pm	UC Riverside	2h 5m	2:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
9:00am	Riverside Station	3h 57m	12:57pm	Union Station	No tags
10:05am	UC Riverside	1h 30m	11:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 8:32 PM PST.

Get from Riverside to Los Angeles

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

52 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Riverside and Los Angeles?

Stops in Riverside

A - Riverside Bus Station

B - Commerce St

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Riverside, CA to Los Angeles, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Riverside to Los Angeles?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles?
What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/15

$11

11/16

$12

Today

$13

11/18

$14

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11/21

$14

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The cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $11

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Riverside, CA to Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $11 to $27 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.